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EU: "Growth without New Debt"
Austrian State Secretary Wolfgang Waldner at the General Affairs Council in Brussels: “Further intensive work on Europe in the next six months under Cypriot EU Presidency”
July 25, 2012
Austrian-Bulgarian Economic Forum
The event takes place on September 18, 2012 at the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, Vienna.
July 23, 2012
“The time has come to design the EU of the 21st century”
„Europe – Quo Vadis?“ The Austrian Foreign State Secretary Waldner opens the Forum Europe in Styria with a keynote speech.
July 16, 2012
Large Saudi Delegation in Vienna
A memorandum of understanding in Austrian Federal Economic Chamber between the Austrian Republic and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be signed.
July 9, 2012
„Developing Our Traditionally Good Cooperation with Canada Further“
The Austrian State Secretary Waldner meets his Canadian counterpart Diane Ablonczy.
July 3, 2012
Austria´s Fischer Absolved State Visit in Armenia
The Austrian President Heinz Fischer met his Armenian counterpart Serzh Sargsyan. Both heads of states agreen on deepening economic and cultural relations.
June 28, 2012
Austrian Cultural Forum New York Holds First Fund Raising Concert
New York, 28 June 2012 - The Austrian Cultural Forum in New York is holding its first fund raising concert.
June 28, 2012
Spindelegger: „Austria Must Delegate Competencies“
The Austrian Vice Chancellor and chairman of ÖVP Michael Spindelegger wants the centralize the European Union.
June 27, 2012
EU Discusses Growth and Employment Pact
Austria´s State Secretary Waldner at the General Affairs Council in Luxembourg: „Putting and end to the negative spiral“.
June 27, 2012
Austria Appreciates Opening of Accession Negotiations
After the beginning of the accession negotiations with the EU, the Austrian government congratulates Montenegro.
June 26, 2012
Schwarzenberg: „Czech Republic Should be Europe´s Hard Core“
The Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs thinks that the Czech Republic should be among the EU´s core nations. This would be the only useful alternative for the country, Schwarzenberg says.
June 26, 2012
Austria and South Korea Celebrate 120 Years of Bilateral Relations
Austria´s Foreign Minister Spindelegger: "Relationships between South Korea and Austria better than ever".
June 26, 2012
Rio+20: Austria Promotes Sustainable Energy Strategy
State Secretary Waldner: „Austria’s many contributions help securing the long-term energy supply for the poorest countries“.
June 21, 2012
Austria Emphasizes South Tyrol´s Importance
Austria´s Foreign Minister Spindelegger: “South Tyrol is and will stay a constant factor in Austrian foreign policy”.
June 20, 2012
Mitterlehner: „Romania is an Important Trading Partner“
Austria´s Minister of Economic Reinhold Mitterlehner sees many business opportunities for Austrian enterprises in Romania. Above all, the energy sector is highly promising, Mitterlehner says.
June 18, 2012
Austria Stresses Support for Rio+20
State Secretary Waldner: “Rio+20 brings a real opportunity for our environment and sustainable development”
June 18, 2012
Tax Treaty with Switzerland Finally Confirmed
The second chamber oft he Swiss Parliament approved the tax deal with Austria, Germany and the U.K.
June 16, 2012
Orban Defends Hungarian Economic Policy
The Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met Austrian policymakers in Vienna. The Hungarian bank tax should be replaced by a financial transaction tax.
June 13, 2012
Austria to Strengthen Cooperation with Baltic States
Austrian State Secretary meets the Speaker of the Latvian Parliament and underlines Latvia´s successful austerity course.
June 12, 2012
Austria Promotes Political Cooperation in Black Sea Region
Conference in Tbilisi discusses issues of management of institutional administration and rule of law.
June 11, 2012
Austria to Expand Relations with Cyprus
Federal President Fischer and WKO´s President Leitl accomodated the Cypriot-Austrian Business Forum. Economic relations show potential for expansion and further development.
June 4, 2012
Spindelegger: “Great respect for future-oriented decision taken by Ireland”
The Austrian Vice Chancellor congratulates his Irish colleague Eamon Gilmore on the outcome of the referendum.
June 4, 2012
Switzerland Ratifies Tax Treaty with Austria
The Swiss National Council approved the tax deal with Austria. Illegal funds of Austrian nationals in Switzerland will be taxed.
May 30, 2012
Austrian Proposal for EU Growth and Innovation Fund
In-depth discussion at the General Affairs Council on the multi-annual financial framework of the EU. Austria pushes for more economizations.
May 30, 2012
Spindelegger: „The Reform Process has Become Unstoppable“
42nd Viennese seminar of the International Peace Institute on the Arab Spring: Austria´s Foreign Minister is optimistic for the Arab community.
May 29, 2012
Saudi-Austrian Forum in Vienna
Saudi Arabia and Austria celebrated the 55th anniversary of Saudi-Austrian relations. Foreign trade is growing substantially.
May 14, 2012
Austria Emphasizes Importance of Partnership with Russia
Austrian State Secretary Wolfgang Waldner meets Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Titov.
May 8, 2012
Spindelegger Calls for “More Europe” for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina must still do some homework in order to be able to apply for EU membership still this year, the Austrian Minister of Foreign Affairs says.
May 4, 2012
Austria Strengthens Political and Economic Cooperation with South Asia
The Austrian State Secretary Wolfgang Waldner attends 19th EU-ASEAN Ministerial Meeting in Brunei.
April 30, 2012
Spindelegger Appeals Israel and Palestine to End the Conflict
Austrian Minister of Foreign Affairs: “Idle run in Middle East increases extremist danger for the region”
April 26, 2012
“Russia now among top 10 Austrian Trading Partners”
Austrian Foreign Minister Spindelegger meets with Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Zubkov.
April 25, 2012
Austria Wants to Raise Efficiency in EU Funds
The Austrian State Secretary Waldner participates in the negotiations of the EU financial framework 2014-2020 and calls for setting a regional and environmental course.
April 25, 2012
Waldner: “Germany and Austria are Role Models in the Eurozone“
The Austrian State Secretary Wolfgang Waldner had a work meeting today with his colleague in the German Federal Foreign Office, Minister of State Michael Link.
April 23, 2012
Waldner Wants Closer Cooperation with Spain
Austrian State Secretary Waldner is meeting his counterpart in the Spanish Foreign Ministry, State Secretary Gonzalo de Benito Secades, and EU State Secretary Inigo Mendez de Vigo today.
April 19, 2012
Waldner: “Serbia Needs to Continue its Approach to the EU Unwaveringly”
Wolfgang Waldner, Austrian State Secretary is on a working visit in Belgrade.
April 12, 2012
Tax Treaty with Switzerland Close to be Finished
Austria aims for reach a tax agreement with Switzerland in order to tax illegal funds deposited by Austrian nationals at Swiss banks. An agreement seems to be within reach.
April 11, 2012
EU Financial Framework Negotiations Enter the Hot Phase
State Secretary Wolfgang Waldner underlines Austria´s position as net contributor at the General Affairs Council in Brussels.
March 27, 2012
Meeting between Saudi Monarchy and Austrian Embassy
The Austrian ambassador presented Investment opportunities to Saudia Arabia´s Prince Alwaleed.
March 20, 2012
Austria Underlines South Tyrol´s Autonomy
Austrian State Secretary Wolfgang Waldner on working visit in South Tyrol. Austria suggests an “Alpine Strategy”.
March 19, 2012
“The Czech Republic Has Traditionally Been an Important Partner for Austria”
Austrian State Secretary Waldner meets Czech EU State Secretary Belling.
March 19, 2012
Austria Is Concerned About UK´s Human Rights Reform
UK´s Prime Minister David Cameron intends to reform the European Court of Human Rights. Austria said it had “serious concerns” about his ideas.
March 14, 2012
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